Be Familiar With Usual Meds for Oral Thrush
September 2022
You’ll be asked how to treat oral thrush...now that most provinces allow pharmacists to prescribe meds for minor ailments.
Oral candidiasis is most common in newborns, older adults, and patients with risk factors (steroid inhaler use, dentures, smokers, etc).
This oral yeast infection causes raised white plaques on the tongue and inside the mouth. It’s usually asymptomatic at first...but may cause discomfort or taste changes.Get concise advice on drug therapy, plus unlimited access to CE
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